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Overview of the Indian Economy

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Overview of the Indian Economy

The document provides a series of one-liner facts related to the Indian economy, covering various topics such as economic concepts, historical data, government schemes, and key figures in economics. It includes information on GDP, poverty, employment, and sustainable development, as well as notable economists and their contributions. The document serves as a quick reference for important economic terms and statistics relevant to India.

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ONELINER FACTS

INDIAN ECONOMY
l Who was the first to use human happiness/welfare economics as the concept of Economics?
Adam Smith
l Who used the data collected by Buchanan-Hamilton in support of the concept of
de-industrialisation in 19th century India? Amit Kumar Bagchi
l In economics, total variable cost is equal to the units of output produced Average variable cost(AVC)
l Goods that are usually consumed together are called Complementary goods
l What is the other name of ‘transformation curve’? Production Possibility Curve
l In 1920s, who introduced the term ‘Macro’ in economics? Ragnar Frisch (DSSSB, 2021)
l B2B commerce is an example of what kind of determining market? Auction or dynamic pricing market
l Which fifth largest economy of the world has been over taken by India? United Kingdom
l What is meant by blue economy? It is an economy developed with sustainable use of marine resources.
l By what other name is the capitalist economy known? MMarket economy
l What was the basis of the ‘Gandhian ideal’ of the Indian economy?
Village industry-based development
l On the basis of economic activities, how many sectors are there in the Indian economy? Three
l What was approximately the percentage share of the industrial sector in India’s Gross Domestic
Product (GDP) in the year 1950-51? 13% (SSC CPO 2022)
l Under which sector of economic activity does transportation and storage come?
Tertiary sector (IB ACIO 2024)
l Which process of pricing is also called distribution? Factor pricing
l Which economist first explained the theory of demand? Marshall
l Who propounded the concept of limits to growth? The Club of Rome
l ‘The Malthusian Theory’ of T. Malthus is related to Population (UPPSC (Pre) 2022)
l The proportion of a small increase in income that will increase consumption expenditure is
known as Marginal propensity to consume
l When was the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) established by the
Government of India? 18th September, 2015 (MPPSC (Pre) 2021)
l Which economist moved the subject of economics away from an approach focusing exclusively on
income, growth and utility, with a greater emphasis on individual rights, capabilities, freedoms
and entitlements? Amartya Sen (SSC MTS 2021)
l Under economic development, the increase in real national income is not sudden, but of what
kind? Continuous and long-term
l What is meant by sustainable economic development?
Development of the future generation along with the present generation
l Due to which reasons the participation of labour in the gross national product is low?
Wages are low compared to prices

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l In which Human Development Report (HDR) of UNDP was the Gender Inequality Index
introduced? HDR, 2010 (UKPSC (Pre) 2022)
l What is the reason for improvement in the Sustainable Development Goal ‘Good Health and
Well-being’ in India? Decline in Maternal Mortality Rate; (HPPSC (Pre) 2020)
l With which country has India formed a task force for partnership for sustainable development
on blue economy (marine resources)? Norway (MPPSC (Pre) 2021)
l Which educational development indicator is currently used by the United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP) to create the Human Development Index?
Average Years of Schooling (UPSC CAPF 2020)
l ‘Ease of Living Index’ is an initiative of which ministry?
Ministry of Urban Development (RRB Group-D 2018)
l Who gave the concept of Gross National Happiness? Jigme Singye Wangchuk (Bhutan)
l The concept of sustainable development was first developed with the publication of which report?
The Brandland report
l The theory of national income comes under which branch of economics?
Macro Economics (SSC CGL (T-1) 2022)
l What is the value of all (final) goods and services produced by the normal residents of a country in a
year, whether they circulate within or outside the domestic territory, called?
Gross National Income (CDS 2019)
l What was the gross domestic product of India on the eve of independence?
` 2.7 lakh crore (RRB Group D 2022)
l What is added to the factor cost to get the market price? Tax
l How is GDP calculated according to the output method?
GDP + Constant prices + taxes + subsidies; [SSC CGL (T-1) 2022]
l Which method is used to calculate national income by summing up the total expenditure on final
goods and services in an economy? Expenditure Method (SSC MTS 2023)
l What is Net National Product (NNP)? NNP = GNP - Depreciation (SSC CGL (T-1) 2023)
l By what other name is GDP deflator known? Implicit Price Deflator (SSC CGL (T-1) 2022)
l Why is it important to distinguish between final and intermediate goods/services in national
income accounting? It helps in measuring economic growth and
productivity more accurately (SSC MTS 2023)
l According to the output method, how is GDP calculated?
GDP at constant prices – Tax + Subsidy; (SSC CGL (T-1) 2022)
l In India, national income is measured in terms of Net National Product at Factor Cost
l Which method is not a part of the method of measuring national income?
Debt method (SSC MTS 2023)
l When we divide NNP (Net National Product) by the total population of a nation, we get
Per Capita Income (RRB NTPC 2022)
l In what form can Personal Disposable Income (PDI) can be defined as
Personal Income (PI) - Personal Tax Payment
–Non-Tax Payment (SSC CGL (T-1) 2022)
l Who was the chairman of the National Income Committee appointed by the Government of India
in 1949? P.C. Mahalanobis

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l What is the GDP expressed adjusting for the cost of environmental pollution and exploitation of
natural resources called? Green GDP (SSC CHSL (T-1) 2022)
l The GDP that takes into account the cost in terms of environmental pollution and natural
resources is called Green GDP (SSC CHSL (T-1) 2022)
l Who opposed planned development in India? Mahatma Gandhi (UPPSC 2019)
l Who is the Chairman of NITI Aayog? Prime Minister (BPSC (Pre) 2021)
l Which institution is based on the principle of people-centric, active and participatory development
agenda and responsible for the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in India?
NITI Aayog
l What is the full form of NITI Aayog? National Institute for Transforming India Aayog
l On which date was the National Development Council formed? On 6th August, 1952
l During which five year plan was the All India Khadi and Rural Board established?
First Five Year Plan
l During which five-year plan was the Mahila Ansh Yojana started? Ninth Five Year Plan
l Who was the young economist involved in drafting the plan of the First Five Year Plan
(1951-1956)? K. N. Raj (RRB NTPC 2021)
l During which five year plan did India adpoted a mined economy?
Second Five Year Plan [RRB NTPC 2011]
l Which five year plan was the first plan to focus on gender issues, women empowerment and
growing disparities between states and inter-regional disparities? Fifth Five Year Plan
l During which five year plan was the Rural Landless Labour Guarantee Programme launched?
Sixth Five Year Plan (SSC CGL (T-1) 2022)
l In which five year plan was ‘Jawaharlal Rozgar Yojana’ started?
Seventh Five Year Plan (SSC CHSL (T-1) 2023)
l Under which five-year plan did the Green Revolution start in India? Under the Third Five Year Plan
l What was the subject matter of the Eleventh Five Year Plan for the education sector?
Compulsory elementary education
l Who was the first person to discuss the concept of poverty line in India before independence?
Dadabhai Naoroji (SSC CPO 2022)
l What was the percentage of persons below the poverty line in rural areas of India in 2011-12?
25.7% (SSC CGL 2022, SSC CPO 2022)
l What is the full form of BPL? Below Poverty Line (SSC MTS 2023)
l Dandekar-Rath formula is related to Determination of poverty line
l What does UBI mean as an alternative to the economy in poverty alleviation?
Universal Basic Income
l What was the estimate of the National Poverty Line for the year 2011-12 per month for urban areas of
India? ` 1000
l How is the number of poor measured by the proportion of people living below the poverty?
By Head Count Ratio (RRB NTPC 2022)
l According to the Multidimensional Poverty Index Progress Report-2023, which state recorded the
highest decline in the number of MPI poor? Uttar Pradesh (SSC Steno 2022)

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l Why are the official poverty lines higher in some states of India than in other states in any given
year? Because the price level varies from state to state.
l Which states have the lowest percentage of population below the poverty line in India as per the
poverty statistics (2011-12)? Goa and Kerala (SSC CGL 2022)
l What is the objective of the National Social Assistance Programme?
Old age pension for the extremely poor
l The Tendulkar Committee estimated the population below the poverty line in India to be how
much? 37.2%
l What was the poverty rate of India for the year 2011-12 based on Tendulkar method?
21.92% (UK Lower Sub 2021)
l Which unit is considered in the calculation of Multidimensional Poverty Index? Family
l What is the number of people called who remain unemployed for most of the year?
General situation unemployment
l Which programme was started for providing skill Market relevant training to youth
l Cyclical unemployment means
Unemployment during a recession in the business cycle
l In which type of unemployment a person contributes less than his capacity?
Disguised Unemployment (SSC MTS 2023)
l What is meant by hidden or invisible unemployment? Having more people in work
l By which method is the calculation of unemployment rate in India correctly defined?
Unemployment among persons in the labour force by percentage of persons (SSC CHSL (T-1) 2023)
l When was the Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Yojana (PMRY) started? In 1993
l What is the full form of SJSRY in relation to self-employment programmes implemented by the
Government of India in the year 1997? Swarn Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana
l When was the Make in India programme started? September, 2014
l What is the strategic objective of IRDP? Providing opportunities for rural employment
l When was the Skill India campaign launched? July, 2015
l Where is the National Institute of Rural Development located? Hyderabad
l When was the National Family Benefit Scheme started by the Government of India?
In August, 1995 (SSC MTS 2023)
l Which scheme was launched by the Government of India on 28th August, 2014 to accelerate the
financial inclusion? Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana
l When was ‘Antyodaya Ann Yojana’ launched? In December 2000
l How many components are there in Prime Minister Annadata Income Conservation Campaign
(PM-AASHA)? Three components
l When was the Aspirational District Programme (ADP) launched by NITI Aayog?
In January, 2018 (UP RO/ARO (Mains) 2021)
l What is the new name of Indira Awas Yojana? Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
l Which State/Union Territory constructed 3,300 km of rural roads in ‘2020-21 under Pradhan Mantri
Gram Sadak Yojana? Jammu and Kashmir (SSC CPO 2022)
l The TRYSEM programme related to Women Empowerment Programme through Rural Development

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l The organisation that provides financial support to ‘Tejaswini Rural Women Empowerment
Programme’ is Integrated Finance Division
l Which scheme empowers rural women through community participation?
Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra
l Which ministry implemented the Mid-Day Meal Scheme?
Ministry of Human Resource Development and Ministry of Education
l What is SWAYAM? Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds
l Mission Indradhanush, an initiative of the Government of India is associated with Immunisation
l The Clean Development Mechanism programme is used to reduce?
Greenhouse Gas Emissions (RRB NTPC 2021)
l What is the name of the scheme launched by the Government of India to make India clean and
open defecation free? Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
l Which ministry launched the Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) scheme on 15th June, 2016?
Ministry of Civil Aviation
l According to the Economic Survey 2020-21, what is the share of agriculture in India’s GDP in
2020-21? 19.9% (UKPSC (Pre) 2021)
l Which land is not for use? Marginal land
l Which panel constituted by the Government of India suggested complete deregulation of the sugar
industry? Rangarajan Panel
l Cotton and jute textile industry, sugar, vegetable and plantation industries are directly dependent
on Agriculture
l Who is known as the father of Green Revolution in India?
M.S. Swaminathan (HSSC 2020, UPSSSC PET 2022)
l What is not included in the Second Green Revolution proposed by the Prime Minister?
Encourage foreign investment in agriculture
l In which year operation flood was launched with the aim of creating nationwide milk grade?
In 1970
l During its first phase, Operation Flood connected, how many major milk sheds of India to
consumers in four metropolitan cities? 18 major milk shed
l Why has the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture been launched?
To increase agricultural productivity through integrated farming
l Which is a central or apex institution that finances agriculture in rural areas? NABARD
l Types of depository institutions are Credit unions, commercial banks and credit co-operative societies
l What is the full form of KCC? Kisan Credit Card
l In which year was the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture started? In 2008
l When was the Regional Rural Bank established? On 2nd October, 1975
l Which is the apex institution providing finance for agriculture and rural development in the
country? NABARD
l Which report prepared in 1940s was specifically based on agricultural prices?
Krishnamachari Report (RRB NTPC 2022)
l What is the price declared by the government before the sowing season every year to encourage
farmers? Minimum Support Price (MSP) (UPSC CAPF 2021)

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l Dairy comes under which sector of economic activity? Primary Sector
l When did the Government of India approve the National Farmers Policy (NFP)?
In 2007 (RRB NTPC 2021)
l What is the amount provided every year to farmers with ownership up to 2 hectares under the
Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi? ` 6000
l Where is the newsprint industry located? Nepanagar (BPSC 2022)
l What is included in the core sector industries of India? Crude Oil, Fertilizer and Cement
l India’s oldest oil field is located in which state? Assam
l In which year was the Commercial Paper (CP) used by corporate houses in India introduced?
1990 (RRB NTPC 2022)
l The benefit of industrial development and foreign trade is Increased competition
l Which is an example of joint sector industries? Maruti Industry Limited (SSC MTS 2023)
l Industrial sector in the economy refers to which sector? Secondary sector
l What is the basis of classification of an enterprise into public or private sector? Ownership of assets
l When was the policy of Special Economic Zone announced in India? April, 2000
l Coal, iron and steel, aircraft manufacturing were kept under which category? Secondary Sector
l What was the limit of investment in small units in Industrial Policy, 1980? ` 1 lakh to 2 lakh
l Which labour related act has been included in the Wage Code 2019?
Minimum Wages Act, Bonus Payment Act and
Equal Remuneration Act (UPPSC PT 2021)
l The Companies Act, 2020 makes special provisions for payment of remuneration to whom?
Executive Directors
l Under the National Manufacturing Policy 2011, since when manufacturing was enabled to
contribute at least 25% of the GDP? By the year 2022
l What is the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises made up of?
Department of Heavy Industries and Department of Public Enterprises
l Which has the highest contribution in the index of eight basic (major) industries? Refinery product
l What are the industries that use local raw materials called? Cottage Industry
l Which is the most important small-scale industry in India? Handloom Industry
l When was the Micro, Small and Medium Development Act passed? 2006
l Who chaired the National Commission constituted for the unorganised sector industry?
Arjun Sen Gupta
l Under whose chairmanship was the Law Committee on Competition Policy formed in 1999?
S.B.S. Raghavan
l How many marks out of 100 does a public sector company have to score to attain Navratna status?
60 points
l In India, businesses with an investment of up to ` 1 crore and turnover of up to ` 5 crore are
known as Micro Enterprises
l Which is the largest organised and comprehensive industry in India? Textile Industry
l What is the main (primary) function of money in an economy? Medium of exchange (SSC MTS 2023)
l What are currency notes and coins called? Paper money (SSC MTS 2023)

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l What is called all the monetary transfers or goods sent by migrants to their native place?
Remittance (SSC CGL (T-1) 2020)
l In which year was the first paper currency introduced in India? In 1862 AD
l What is the proper definition of high power currency? Currency issued by a central bank, which
can be held by the public or commercial banks. (RRB NTPC 2022)
l The Reserve Bank of India regularly publishes data for four alternative values of money supply.
What are these values? M 1, M 2 , M 3 and M 4 , respectively
l M1 is related to which type of money? Near money
l Under which system is currency issuance possible in India? Minimum Reserve System
l What is called smart money or plastic money? Credit/debit card
l Who was the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India at the time of demonetisation on 8th
November, 2016? Urjit Patel (RRB [NTPC 2020 UP Police Const 2024)
l On what basis is inflation measured in India? On the basis of Consumer Price Index, Wholesale
Price Index and Workers’ Cost of Living Index
l Who releases the ‘Consumer Price Index’ for Industrial Workers? Labour Bureau
l Decrease in the rate of inflation in a specific period is related to Disinflation
l What is not included in the calculation core inflation? Food and fuel components
l In which year is zero rate of inflation considered mandatory?
Annual rate of inflation is zero in every week of the year
l Which inflation can be predicted? Creeping inflation
l When the rate of inflation is between 3 to 6% on an annual average, then what is such inflation
called? Moving inflation
l When the rate of inflation goes beyond three digits, what is it called? Hyperinflation
l Deflation can be defined as ........ of goods and services in an economy. decrease in price (HSSC 2021)
l Which currency has been introduced by the Iranian government to control inflation?
Toman (HSSC 2021)
l ‘Headline inflation’ refers to changes in the prices of all goods in the basket. On what basis is it
measured? Aggregate Consumer Price Index (UPPSC (Pre) 2021)
l When was the first wholesale price index started? 10th January, 1942
l The first bank managed entirely by Indians was Punjab National Bank (RRB NTPC 2021)
l Indradhanush Yojana is related to Financial reform of banks
l Which bank of the world is called the ‘Mother of central banks’? Bank of England
l When was the Reserve Bank of India nationalised? 1st January, 1949 (MPPSC (Pre) 2023)
l Which animal is present on the emblem of the Reserve Bank of India? Tiger (RRB Group-D 2022)
l Who manages the development fund for MFIs? Reserve Bank of India (RRB Group-D 2022)
l When did the Reserve Bank of India introduce a comprehensive regulatory framework for NBFCs,
MFIs? 2nd December, 2011 (SSC CGL (T-2) 2023)
l When did the Reserve Bank of India issue its first digital (E-Rupee) currency? On 1st November, 2022
l The task of general management and direction in the Reserve Bank of India is entrusted to the
Central Board of Directors based on how many members? 20

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l What is that percentage called, by which the borrower pays more than the amount borrowed?
Indicative Interest Rate (CDS 2021)
l Qualitative credit control is more effective in preventing Inflationary conditions
l What is the rate at which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) borrows money from commercial banks
called? Reverse Repo Rate (HSSC 2020)
l Through which medium can a retail investor invest in treasury bills and ‘Government of India’
debt bonds’ in the primary market? Through demat accounts
l Which acts as an automatically stabilising factor in the context of fiscal and monetary policies in an
economy? Personal Income Tax (UPSC CAPF 2021)
l Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Open Market Operation (OMO) are the instruments of
Monetary Policy
l Loan, whose interest rates are variable is called Floating rate loans
l What is the relation between ‘Interest rate’ and ‘Currency’? Inverse (SSC CGL 2024)
l Which bank was not nationalised during the first phase of nationalisation of banks?
Vijaya Bank (UPSSC PET 2023)
l Who selects the chairmen of public sector banks? Banks Board Bureau
l Which is the oldest joint stock bank in India? Allahabad Bank (SSC MTS 2023)
l Which two banks were merged into Bank of Baroda on 1st April, 2019? Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank
l Co-operative banks are established by the Act made by whom? State Government
l By which Act urban co-operative banks were brought into existence in India?
By the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (IAS 2021)
l What is the full form of NPCI in the context of retail payment and settlement system?
National Payment Corporation of India
l Which is a private sector bank in India? Federal Bank
l What percentage of foreign investment is allowed in private banks? 74%
l When was the London Money Market (LIBOR) abolished? 2021
l The Reserve Bank of India announced the formation of a committee under the Financial Stability
and Development Council on 7th March, 2014. This committee will set guidelines for the banking
sector to implement which capital norm? Basel II
l Which committee was formed to reform the banking sector? Narasimhan Committee
l The F1-Index introduced by the Reserve Bank of India is related to Financial Inclusion
l The correct description of financial inclusion is
the delivery of financial services to the poor at an affordable cost
l Which regulatory body in India is responsible for the supervision and regulation of Micro-Finance
Institutions (MFIs)? Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
l Which is a part of the institutional structure of rural banking?
Regional Rural Banks, Commercial Banks and
Cooperative and Land Development Banks
l Microfinance institutions in India mainly target which section of the population?
Low-income individuals and small businesses
l KYC compliance is a mandatory practice under which Act? Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

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l Which was the first bank to launch UPI Lite feature? Paytm Payment Bank
l What exchange of goods and services takes place between two or more parties without the use of
money? Bartering without the use of money
l ‘Guild End’ (Best Market) market is related to Government securities market
l Major participants of unorganised money market in India are Local money lenders, Chit Funds etc.
l What is the expenditure made by an organisation or company called?
Capital Expenditure on Acquiring New Technology (IAS (Pre) 2022)
l In which year was the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) established?
In 1875 AD (by Premchand, Raichand)
l On the basis of the recommendations of which committee, NSE (National Stock Exchange) was
established in India? M.J. Ferwani Committee
l When was the Insolvency Law Reform Committee established? In 2014
l What is the institution that makes systematic purchase and sale of listed securities possible called?
Stock Market
l In which year was India’s over-the-counter exchange linked (OTCEL) to the stock market? 1990
l In which year was the SEBI (Amendment) Act passed?
In 2014
l Who protects investors in the Indian financial institution stock market?
Securities and Exchange Board of India
l Who said that the principle of maximum social advantage is the most fundamental principle that
lies at the core of public finance? Hugh Dalton
l What is not included in domestic income? Income earned by non-residents outside the country
l An example of government revenue receipt is GST collected by the government.
l Long-term fiscal policy in India was announced by which Finance Minister? PP Singh
l Who started fiscal policy in the year 1936? John Maynard Keynes
l On whose ideas is the concept of fiscal policy basically based? Elinor Ostrom
l What do you understand by balanced budget? Expenditure is equal to revenue
l The annual statement of estimated receipts and expenditure of the government in a financial year
is known by which name? Budget
l When does the financial year in India start? 1st April to 31st March
l What is Budget deficit? Increase in revenue tax and government expenditure
l According to the FRBM Act, India’s fiscal deficit should not exceed 3% of GDP
l State Government imposes taxes on which items? Excise duty on alcohol
l Which tax is levied on the sale of inherited property? Capital gains tax
l An example of transfer tax is Property Tax
l Arvind Subramanian Committee is related to GST
l Which is not a type of Goods and Services Tax (GST)? RTGS
l Which of the effects of creation of black money in India is a major cause of concern for the
Government of India? Loss of revenue to the exchequer due to tax evasion
l Who was the chairman of the committee formed for reform of direct and indirect tax in India?
R.J. Chelliah (1991)

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l Settlement Scheme is related to Central Excise Duty
l Under whose chairmanship was the Tax Administration Reform Commission constituted?
Dr. Parth Sarathi Som
l What is the exchange of goods and services between two countries called? International Trade
l Which year is called the year of partition in relation to India's foreign trade?
Year 1991 (Liberalisation)
l Where is the headquarters of the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) located?
New Delhi
l Which act was introduced in 1973 to regulate foreign exchange in India? FERA
l Many local companies operating in India and some foreign companies operating in India have taken
advantage of which scheme? India’s ‘Production-Linked Incentive Scheme’
l When was the Special Economic Zone policy announced in India? In April, 2000
l What is the full form of FIPB? Foreign Investment Promotion Board
l What is the condition of favourable trade balance? Export-Import
l What is the balance of payments account related to an economy? From external area
l In a fixed exchange rate system, who fixes the exchange rate at a particular level? Government
l When was the rupee devalued for the first time in India? In 1949
l What is the essential effect of devaluation of a currency?
The competitiveness of domestic exports in foreign markets increases.
l What is the sum of net investment and depreciation called? Gross Investment
l In which conference was the World Bank and its associate institution International Monetary Fund
(IMF) established by the United Nations? Bretton Woods Conference
l Which is not a sub-index of the World Bank’s ‘Ease of Doing Business Index’?
Maintaining law and order
l Where is the headquarters of the World Bank located? Washington D.C.
l Which unit of the World Bank provides soft loans? International Development Council
l On the basis of which plan format has the International Monetary Fund (IMF) been established?
Harry D. White (USA)
l What does ‘gold transfer’ (reserve transfer) refer to?
A credit system provided by the IMF to its members
l Where is the headquarters of WTO located? Whose membership number is 164? Geneva
l Which countries have formed ‘NAMA-11’? By developing countries
l Where is the headquarters of SAARC located? Kathmandu (in Nepal)
l Which treaty has been signed by SAARC members? A treaty called SAFTA
l BRICS Summit 2023 was held under the leadership of South Africa, in which it was decided to include
a total of 5 new member countries, now how many member countries are there in total?
10 countries (As of January 2025)
l What was known before the name of BRICS Bank? New Development Bank
l In which city is the headquarters of Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) located? Rome (Italy)
l Where is the headquarters of UNICEF located? New York
l What is the full form of UNDP? United Nations Development Programme

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